The circus came to town! It was called the //“Great European Zoological Association,​ Royal Coliseum, Equestrian Congress, Gigantic Circus and Thrilling Balloon Race”//​. ​ Quite a mouthful, but it was as grand as its name. The newspaper shortened the name to a more manageable “The Great European Show”. ​

The circus came to town! It was called the //“Great European Zoological Association,​ Royal Coliseum, Equestrian Congress, Gigantic Circus and Thrilling Balloon Race”//​. ​ Quite a mouthful, but it was as grand as its name. The newspaper shortened the name to a more manageable “The Great European Show”. ​